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ASTORIA. OREGON:
D. C. IftELAXI) Editor.
SATURDAY Oct. 20, 1877
IN A FOG.
Warm up a Little and Forever Dispel the
Mists.
"What flic People r Oregon Should do.
The Pacific Coast Steamship Com
pany's steamer arrived at her berth in
this city night before last, and expected
to start on the trip to Portland at
dawn yesterday morning, but the Port
land Colonial Assembly had neglected
its duty and permitted a dense fog to
settle over the land (and water) which
persistently refused to lift until one
o'clock p. m., which prevented the
Ancon from proceeding on her voyage.
Some of the passengers were indiscreet
-enough to wax warm in condemnation
of the pilot, Capt. Hoyt, but their
comments were entirely uncalled for,
-and as Mr. Hoyt as a resident of Port
land cannot consistently (nor incon
sistently) be accused of detaining the
steamer at Astoria purposely, but this
is the place she ought to stop at never
theless, for the purpose of tranferring
freight and passengers. The Elder
was from 10 a. m. Monday until 8 a.
m. Thursday coming from Portland on
her last voyage. Why not essentially
damn Capt. Bx-own for that? It is all
very nice to cuss and froth at the pi
lots, but gentlemen; we assure you all
that 3tou are mistaken. The only cor
rect way to remedy this evil is to make
Congress grant as many favors to As
toria as are asked for in behalf of
Portland, and decide at once with us
that what Oregon wants, and ivhat
Oregon must liave, is a terminals of the
trans-continental railroad at Astoiia,
and not A station at Portland. We
honestly believe that if people who
have the interest of Oregon at heart,
(not selfish, personal interests, but the
sjood of the whole state), would
go to work here in Astoria and
incorporate a company to build
a railroad from Astoria to Salem,
Albany, or Eugene City, and act bona
'jtiLdy in earnest about the matter, that
Congress would give such company
the grant of lands given to the As
toria and McMinnville branch rail-
road, and this company could in a rea
sonable length of time succeed in en
listing aid from the Central Pacific, or
the Northern Pacific to build the road.
We say we honestly believe this to be
the fact; we say further that we are
firmly of opinion that such work would
be accomplished inside of three years.
The effort is worthy of a trial. That
grant of lands made for the benefit of
Oregon, Portland's selfish interest has
deprived the State from receiving any
benefit from. It has been lost to the
original projectors, and will never be
revived so long as the brains, influence
and money of Portland can find no
better employment than to be contin
ually growling at a few pilots (bar and
liver), who chance to live in Astoria.
If "common talk" could be sold at the
maximum value placed upon it by
members of the wheat ring in Port
land, who are engaged in smuggling
American vessels out of their just em
ployment, while this coasting trade is
carried on between Portland and As
toria in British bottoms, enough has
been waisted already to complete 100
miles of railroad from Astoria to Sa
lem. It is quite time that Astorians,
and citizens of Oregon and eastern
Washington territory generally, shook
olF the fetters that bind them to Port
land, quit listening to the cursing of
honest men like these pilots, and went
about their business in a systematic
manner to open up the interior to com
munication with the only seaport the
State has, where vessels of the deep
est draft can and do safely enter and
find anchorage room for as many as
ever visit any one port at one time,and
thus silence the grabbers who are
speculating off the products of our
local and domestic industries by pay
in:; SO to 90 cents a bushel for wheat,
when it is known to be worth $1.40 to
$1.50 per bushel. We are sick and
t;?ed of such d foolishness as Port
end plays upon the people. It is
i'Uie that the people -done something
for (tliemsaives:.- Send in.your. petition
toGongrcss,-organize your.comany,
and go to work. ' h:-r " ?'
THE NEWS.
Flint & Co. . bankers in New York
have failed. Liabilities, $115,000.
The New York Herald lias paid
1,000 damages for inserting a personal
advertisement.
Gen. O. O. Howard was on the
field in xerson when Joseph passed in
his checks.
The steamer towing the Oleopatra
obleisk was compelled to abandon the
same olFCape Finisterre, in a gale last
Sunday night. The crew on the raft
were transferred to the steamer, but
five men were lost.
Respectable Thieves.
It is reported that the losers by the
forgeries of Oilman in New York city,
arc listening to the p 'opositions for a
compromise made by his relatives.
The fact indicates that the forger is in
some safe place of refuge, and is try
ing to purchase exemption from the
punishment he deserves by offering to
pay back to his victims a part of their
losses.
It is not surprising that the men de
sire to get some of their money back;
and they think the only way they can
do it is to yield to the terms of the
criminal. But if they so compound
this feloiry, they will really damage
their own interests in the long run,
and inexcusably offend the public mor
als. The banks and other moneyed
institutions have often been too ready
to do this sort of thing letting off de
faulters in return for a part of their
stealings. As a consequence, the busi
ness of forgery and embezzlement, es
pecially when followed by men who
hold what are called highly respectable
positions, has been comparatively safe
and very lucrative. All they have to
do when caught is to compromise the
unpleasant matter with their victims,
by making them good for a percentage
of their losses, and then retire from
public notice for a time.
What must be the feelings of the
smaller thieves, the criminals the po
lice hound, when they have stolen a
little money, when they see the escape
of Gilman, the respectable thief, who
taught in Sunday school, and passed
around the contribution box in the
church, while he was engaged in his
enormous forgeries'? It is men like
him who most deserve the punishment
of the law, and it is weak sentimen
tality to grant them pity, and sell them
immunity because they wear good
clothes and have polite associations
and tender susceptibilities. Enjoying
so great privileges, they have less ex
case for committing crime, and their
abuse of their reputation for probiety
makes their offence the more flagrant.
It seems, accord.ng to a corres
pondent of the Graphic, that the
forger, Gilman, expended his stolen
money "in pleasant,artistic,and beau
tiful family life.'' It was better for
him to do that, we allow, than to
squander it in debauchery, but it
makes very little difference to a man
who h:is lost his money how the thief
spends it. Moreover, it rather aggra
vates the man's grief when the reason
the thief was ab'e to steal the money
w;is because his family life was so
beautiful and artistic. The proper
place for thieves, whether refined or
unrefined, is in a state prison.
The annual exort from Oroon ropro-i-ent
nn average of three bundled and
eighteen dollar?, gold, to every voter.
Abundance of good and cheap govern
ment, railroad, and private hinds m Oie
gon. No land monopolies n. in Califor
nia. Variety o I timber in Oregon of ex
ceptional excellence for indutrial puipo
te. Oregon ha great mineral resources,
especially coal, iron, lead, gold nnA silver.
Pine natuial water .vteni. vast water
power. Oregon waters abound with fish.
BORX.
In A.toria. Oct. i::th, to the wife of T.
S. Jcwett a daughter.
Vlil.
In Astoria, Orlgr lstli. of tvphoirt
fcer. $hnifia.s J., sqn 0l Patrick and
Kate DtfU'yfrgccl 11 years, 2 months and
-dav4 l
Z. ir The fimpral will tritoe place to-day
at 2 o'clock JjJSr fn1:i tlio't'sldviice of
Mr. Hugh Sfoopftorner of3Iri.i and
Seventh .street-.
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ITyLVTIOYAfesp.
vouitjr woman vh
fishes
'(nation in
the eiimtn with i farmer.
i'dovcr , refeir d)l isac Msionu
man or
dC!l!''
ana iraikni butter find uheese.
l'OI -UUI IIU.IUUT. illlir
MISS CARRIE V
H7-t I r Astoria
lOregQn
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
IE
jewGrocWy House
i
at STRAUSS,
SOUTH SIDE OF J3IIENAMUS STREET,
I ASTORIA, OREGON.
TS NOW FULLY OPEN FOH BUSINESS.
The finest assortment of
Coffees, Sugars,
Teas. Flours.
And all other staple goods of the best quality
and at the cheapest cash prices.
All the various Foreign and Domestic fancy
hue of
Preserves, Frails, Jellies, Wines
and Liquors.
CIGARS AKD T0BA2G0S.
Also, a nice stock of
Croelcerjr. fI:isw:are. T:ilIe niul
elect Ccit lory.
SS"Give nie a call and inspect mv stock of
goods. .1. STRAUSS.
Oregon Steamship Company
For San Francisco IMrect.
Carrying the (Jutted States Mails and
Wells, Fargo fc Co's Express.
Passage, Cabin.. S7 .10 Steerage. .S3
Freight, per Ton S&
A 1 Steamship
AJAX,
MACKIE.-t. Commander.
Will lenvo Y. T. &, L. Co.'s dock Astoria for
abovj port on
SUNDAY, October 21. XS77.
At 6 o'clock, A. M.
For Freight or Parage, apply nt tho offico of
tho W. T. Jc Locks company.
C. P. UPSHUR, Agent
N
OTICE.
We the undersigned Commissoners ap
pointed by Ordinance Xo. 22i and ? to as
sess the benefits and ih'iimi'.i's cm used by the
widen'ngof Concondv aim i'liemunus slieets
do hereiiy jiive prhhc notice, that we shall
proceed to view said proposed widening and
to psscvjuUI daniaies and benefits on the
J-Jth day of October. A. J)., 1877 : and iluvt we
shall meet at the'oiike oftheCitv Attorney
at 100 clock in the forenoon oisaiu day. when
and where all parties interested wll appear
and attend.
JOHN 1IODSON,
C. A. McCSUIKE.
ALMARIN MONTGOMERY.
Astoria, Oct. f2, 1877. lll-td
"NIL DESPERANDUM. "
Lime, Brick, Sand
And. LATBC; AUO
Plaster anfl Marl Dist
AS CHEAP AS CAN BE
umm 1 asioria.
Can be had in any quantity at my
wharf.
JKSA?ent for salo of San Juan Lime
PETER RUNEY,
Astoria.
J. H. D. GRAY,
"Wholesale and retail denlerjin.
FLOOR, FEED, OATS, HAY,
STRAW, WOOI. etc.,
Also wholesale dealer in
Shoalwater Bay OYSTERS,
Received fresh from the hed four times a
week. On the wharf foot of Benton street,
Astoria. Oregon.
ap anflCarriap:e Shop.
Sipioniocfjlia street, between Washington and
l'olk streets.
ASTOR'A OREGON
II EX It Y AI.X.OU. Proprietor.
SS'-Rppahing promptly attended to none,
hut the best material used. All work war
ranted. tt-Blacksmithing and ship work promptly
att nded to.
D. K. Warren. C.A. McGuikk.
Astoria Market !
Corner of Chenamtisand Cassstreets,
ASTORIA. OIlEGON.
1 WARREN & McGTJIRE, Proprietors,
( $ticcenir.s 10 iiuhMiii r n tinv,j
"Wholesale- and Retail Dealers in all kinds of
Fresh and Cured EVIeats!
A lull line of Family Groceries,
I CANNED FRUIT. VEGETABLES, ETC.
tteS Butter, Eggs, Cheese, otc. constantly
on hand.
tiJS" Ships supplied at the lowestrates.
OREGON BA'KERY,
Ilolladav's "Wharf. Main Street, -storin, Ogn.
UKEAl), CAKES, PIES,
PASTKY, CKACKEKS,ETC.
WILL BE .SERVED TO PATRONS
of the Oregon Bakery of which C.
I Binder deceased, was proprietor, tho samo as
t usual, by Mrs. CHARLES BLVDEK.
tirst Clays Baker employed, ana pertect,
satisfaction guaranteed. All orders, large or
small, promptly tilled on short notice. Pat
ronage of the public Jsrcspectfullj;solicited.
HMRS. 'CHAb BIDDER.
MISCELLANEOUS.
BUY XOXE BUT THE JS'EW
IMPROVED
FLORENCE
SEWING MACHINE,
THIS BEST WOULD
For sale at the
CITY BOOK STORE.
Astoria Brewery Saloon,
And Bottled Beer Depot !
MAIN STREET, ASTORIA.
RUDOLPH BAJITJI,
MICHAEL 31 VERS,
Proprietors.
The Best Quality Lager Beer,
FIVE CENTS A GLASS.
res!" The patronage of tho public is respect
fully solicited. Orders for Lager, or Rottled
lieur, in any quantity, promptly filled.
xkS" l'reo Lunch day and night.
Great Seduction
PRICES'!
THE PIONEER
OOTfiTSHOH
Corner of Cass and Squemocqha streets.
ASTOHIA, OREGON.
FOR, THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS
I WILL SELL ALL MY
LARGE STOCK OF
Mens', Boys', Ladies', Miss
es and Children's
BOOTS AND SHOES
At a considerable reduction from
previous prices, many kinds
AT COST!
C.J.SMITH, Prop.
CANDY FACT0EY.
the uxdkrsign'kd take tlkasure to
announce to theih patrons and
dealers in general that they have
lately largely increased their fac
tory and are now prepared to fur
nish as good an assortment in their
line as any house on the coast.
Special inducements to cash custo
mers. ALISKY & 1IEGELE,
I. O. Uox &!.
105 First Street.
Fuel ory on Alder Street, between First
mul Second Street, Portland, Oregon.
LOL IS WILSON.
F. A. FISHER.
Wilson & Fisher
DEALERS IN
KAY, FEED, GROCERIES,
AND
Wharfage and Warehouse Storage.
Corner Chenninus and Hamilton Streets,
ASTORIA, OIIEGOX.
BUILDING MATERIALS.
JUST ARRIVED:
40,000 BRICK;
100 WINDOWS;
AND
200 DOORS;
WHICH WILL BE SOLD AS LOW AS
AXY HOUSE IN OKftJOX.
BAIN & FERGUSON,
Astoria, Orepon.
ARNDT & FERCHEN,
BLACKSMITHS A1STD MACHINISTS
1. . i i,i.: 1 o. a.
EHQ
nw ncarKinnejs'l'ishery, ySk
A a 1 U 1 vl A , U K i,U UA . jszxzzc
HAVING SECURED AN ENGINE AND
Lathe, and tho best of workmanship, we
aro now prepared to do
ALL KIN DS OF CANNEliY "WORK.
EN GINE AN D STEAM BOAT
AVORK OF ANY DES
CRIPTION. BSF-Horse-.ctioeing:, repairing, and all kinds
of blaeksinithing promptly attended to at rea
sonable rates.
Tp S. MERRILL & CO.,
Blacksmiths and Machinists,
Capt. ROGERS' OLD STAND -j
. ear Express Uhicc, kty px
ASTOULA, - OREGON. k&-&?,
All work in our line, heavy or licht, done with
neatnes? anil tlipatcu.
HORSESHOEING, "WAGON, AND
Enrin "Work a Specialty.
AVING SECURED THE SERVICES OF
Mr S. A. flnn tf TO v nn -..-: t
rarricrof i 3'cars m tho business, and well
known to Astoria horsemen, we are prepared to
do shoeing in a manner to euro lameness orpre
vent it in. horses entrusted to our care.
norAU jyjJrk W-arjuntedand at reasonable
ra'cs, . - .
&15L ci
AUCTION SALES.
E,
C. HOLDEN,
AUCTIONEER and COMMISSION AGENT
CI1EKAMUS ST. ASTORIA. OKEUOX.
Consignments respectfully solicited, bills col
lected and returns promptly made.
Itt'jrulnr Sales Day. haturuuy.
Refer by permission to
t'.S. WRIGHT.
WARREN A: 31cGUIRE
Hon. .1. Q. x. BOWLUY
A. VAX DUSEN.
J.W.G HARM ART.
T.. C. lIOI,Iz:X. AnUnrcr.
B,
S. VORSLEY.
AUCTION & COMMISSION MERCHANT.
Office, on JUain street oypos-itc Wahingto
3lnrl-et.
SAT.I-: IJASI.Y
Prom 7 10 ! o'clock I'. M.
Uegular ale5 Day,
Will purchno and sell real etate. merchan
dise, fiuniture. etc.
Consignment? respectfully solicited.
l)iai:ram? smd term? to be had on application
to the Auctioneer. D, . WDltSLEY
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
R. II. CARD WELL.
C. II. PERKINS
Favliev House Hotel,
Corner .Mam and Concomly streew,
ASTOH1A, OKEUON.
Card-crell &. Perkins, Proprietors.
riMIIS ISTJIE LA KllEST HOTEL IN AS
JL toria. new ana now furniture, furnished
in first class style.
The table will bo supplied with the best tho
market affords. Accomodations to suit tho
times, from si 'Jl to ?20 per day.
Steamers and sail boats leave tho wharves
and slips near tho Hotel, daily for Fort Ste
vens, Fort Canby, Skipanon, Fort Clatsop
Sen Side, Ocean Ucach, Knappton, Chinook,
Unity, Oystcrvillo and other p!aces of resort
in this vicinity.
xfc?There aro now livo largo salmon can
neries in Astoria, which employ over 1200 per
sons in tho various branches of tho business,
making1 Astoria a itnow is, a point of interest
to visitors, independent of its cool invigorating
summer climate.
UNION HOUSE.
Cor. Squcinoeqlia ami Lafa. ette Streets,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
mHIS HOUSE HAVING BEEN"
J. newly re-painted and furnished
throughout is now open to the accommoda
tion of the public.
J2TThe house being in new hands now
can guarantee satisfaction.
Board ami Lodging per Week $B (M
Hoard per Week 4 00
MRS. M. E. TURNER, Proprietress.
QCCIDENT HOTEL,
A. J. MEGLEIt, C. S. WRIGHT,
Proprietors.
Astoria, Oregon.
Tho Proprietors aro happy to announce tha,
tho above Hotel has boon
Repainted and Refurnished,
Adding greatly to the comfort of its guests
AND
IS NOW THE BEST HOTEL NORTH
OF SAN FRANCISCO.
OYSTERS !
OYSTERS !
SERVED IN EVERY STYLE AT
scnni:i:us cofectioiweky
AND
Refreshment Saloon.
All kinds of French, German and American
Candies constantly on hand, wholesale
and retail at the lowest cash price.
ai.so
"Wedding cakes made to order on short notice.
The patronage of the public is respectfully
solicited.
CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT.
WATER STREET ROADWAY.
Opposite Oregon Steam Navigation Company's
Wharf
ASTORIA OREGON
Tho nbovo now Restaurant will bo open
from and after to-morrow, Sunday. January
7th, lbTii, D. BUSANICU k CO.
Proprietor?.
1 EQTALT0T1IEBEST,AND
i Choap as the Cheapest, at
J Thk Aktokux OmcK.
E. C. HOLDEN.
L. XAUGHERY.
HOLDEN & LAUGHERY,
UPHOI.STEREKS AX1 FUXItl
TUI1E IKAI,ERS,
At tho old stand HOLD EN'S AUCTION
ROOMS on Chenamus stroct
All kinds of upholsteiy and cabinet work done
to order. Manufacturers of
Lounges, Spring Beds
?
AND
Of any sizo and quality.
3T
Picture Frames and Furniture Manufac
tured or Repaired by Experienced
Workmen.
KSrSecond hand Furniture bought and sold.
B
ATHS, BATHS,
Hot. OoltL Slinwpr.
Steam and
SULPHUR Baths
Occident Hotel Shaving Saloon.
Niedekaueu .t Uhlkkuai:t,
1'ROritlETOhS.
ti5Spccial attention paid to LADIES' and
CHILDREN'S HAIR CUTTINd
flSJ-Privato Entrance for Ladies?tn
J. K. SIK1MRD.
Late of C'ori-allis.
C. H. STOCKTON,
Late ot'KuIama.
SHEPPARD & STOCKTON.
HOUSE, SIGN, CARRIAGE. AND-ORNAMENTAL
PAINTERS.
ASTORIA OREGON
GRAINING A Specialty. KALS0M1NING,
MARBLING AND GLAZING
dono to order with 'neatness and dispatch.
iStTLeavo your orders at tho NEW SHOP,,
on Main streot, Asloria, Oregon.
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